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Spartan Sprint 5K
Sunday, October 16, 2011, 10:00 a.m.
Auditorium Field
Entry Fee: $17. After October 8, 2011 the fee is $25
Sponsored by: RHA
Completed entry forms can be printed and mailed to Divya Badey, G7 Holden Hall or sign up online at www.runningfoundation.com/Spartan_Sprint_5K.html
Hayrides & History
Monday, October 17, 2011, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
International Center Parking Lot
SAF Tourguides will lead these tours while talking about MSU's history and cider and donuts will be provided. (Donuts ordered from the MSU Bakery)
Sparty's Flag Find - All Week Long
Monday-Friday, October 17-21, 2011
Sponsored by: The Student Alumni Foundation
Do you know every place on this campus? Visit www.saf.msu.edu for information on clues, rules, and regulations.
Craft Night
Tuesday, October 18, 2011, 7:00 p.m.
MSU Union, Union Square
The craft is pumpkin decorating.
Sounds of Homecoming
Wednesday, October 19, 2011, 7:30-9:00 p.m.
MSU Union Main Lounge
There will be Sparty cookies and punch ordered through Spartan Signature Catering.
Glow Wars
Thursday, October 20, 2011, 7:00-10:00 p.m.
MSU Union Ballroom
This consists of laser tag and pedastol jousting.
Hospitality Business Golf Outing
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Forest Akers - West Course
($150 per person, includes sponsorship for one student golfer and lunch at the turn)
10:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: The School of Hospitality Business
Please contact Lena Loeffler for registration details [517-884-1580 or Loeffler@bus.msu.edu]
Hospitality Business Spartan Sponsors Mentor Program
Thursday, October 20, 2011
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center(Lincoln Room)
7:00-9:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The School of Hospitality Business
Please contact Lena Loeffler for registration details [517-884-1580 or Loeffler@bus.msu.edu]
Ice Cream @ The Rock
Friday, October 21, 2011, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Auditorium Field/The Rock on Farm Lane
Ice cream and prizes for the pep rally games supplied by the MSU Dairy Store.
Hospitality Business Alumni Association Executive & Appointed Board Meeting
Friday, October 21, 2011
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center(Lincoln Room)
8:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. (1:45 p.m. group photo, outside garden level)
Sponsored by: The School of Hospitality Business
Please contact Lena Loeffler for registration details [517-884-1580 or Loeffler@bus.msu.edu]
MSU Homecoming Parade
Friday, October 21, 2011
Downtown East Lansing
6:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: MSU Homecoming Committee
More information will be forthcoming.
Communication Arts and Sciences Homecoming Bash
Friday, October 21, 2011
Beggar's Banquet, 218 Abbott Road, East Lansing, MI
Tickets are $10 or $5 for MSU Alumni Association members (children 12 and under are free) and will be sold online or at the door.
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Communication Arts and Sciences
Celebrate with us in the event room at Beggar's Banquet! We'll have appetizers, a cash bar, and a prime spot to watch the MSU Homecoming parade as it passes by on Abbott Road.
For more information contact Lauren Lepkowski at 517-432-7207 or casalum@msu.edu or visit www.cas.msu.edu/events.
Hospitality Business After-Parade Celebration
Friday, October 21, 2011
(behind Broad/Eppley buildings)
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The School of Hospitality Business
Please contact Lena Loeffler for registration details [517-884-1580 or Loeffler@bus.msu.edu]
Hospitality Business Brunch/Reception
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Kellogg Hotel & Conference Center
(The J. Willard & Alice S. Marriott Foundation Culinary Business Learning Lab, garden level)
($35 per person)
11:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The School of Hospitality Business
Please contact Lena Loeffler for registration details [517-884-1580 or Loeffler@bus.msu.edu]
College of Arts and Letters Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Adams Field, on Circle Drive near the Music Building
($10 per person; children 12 and under FREE)
4:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Arts and Letters Alumni Association.
For more information contact, Rick Seguin [517-353-4725 or seguinr@msu.edu]
Green & White Brunch
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Kellogg Center
5:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The MSU Alumni Association
Before fans head to Spartan Stadium on Saturday, October 22, they can rally at the annual MSU Alumni Association Green and White Brunch at the Kellogg Center. Many special guests will be in attendance. The brunch begins three hours prior to kick-off. Pre-registration is required.
College of Engineering Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
South Lawn of the Engineering Building
($15 per person)
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Engineering
For more information contact Mary Mertz-Smith, College of Engineering, [517-355-8339 or mertzsmi@egr.msu.edu]
College of Social Science Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
A tent on Chestnut Street across from the Munn Ice Arena and next to the IM West Outdoor Pool
No Cost
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored: Jointly by the College of Social Science and the College of Social Science Alumni Association.
For more information contact Vicki Essenmacher [866-496-6656 or vicki@msu.edu]
College of Education Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Demonstration Field
No Cost, free food, music, face painting and lawn games
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Education
For more information contact Sara Jones [517-353-5067 or joness99@msu.edu]
Annual James Madison College Homecoming
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Tent behind South Case Hall
No Cost
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: James Madison College
For more information contact, Kim Allen [517-353-3381 or allank@msu.edu]
Honors College & Lyman Briggs College Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Kalamazoo Street (Northeast of Jension Fieldhouse – between Jenison & McLane Baseball Stadium)
No Cost
5:30-7:30 p.m.
Sponsored by: Honors College & Lyman Briggs College
For more information contact, Katie Cable [517-355-2326 or Katie@msu.edu or Michele Beltran at 517-355-3466, beltranm@msu.edu]
College of Human Medicine Alumni & Friends Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Look for our tent on the north side of the stadium, across from the stadium visitor parking lot
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Human Medicine
To register for the tailgate or for more details about the College of Human Medicine 2011 Alumni Weekend contact Marci Muller, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations, [616-234-2611, marci.muller@hc.msu.edu]
College of Veterinary Medicine Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Demonstration Hall Field
6:00-8:00 p.m.
No Cost, but you must register in advance
To register for the tailgate or for more information, please contact Hanna Leestma [517-353-7199, alumni@cvm.msu.edu]
15th Annual College of Nursing Homecoming Tailgate
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Corner of Shaw Lane and Red Cedar Road
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: The College of Nursing
For more information contact Pam Schoen [877-771-3637, pam.schoen@ht.msu.edu]
Homecoming Football Game
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Spartan Stadium
8:00 p.m.
Sponsored by: Michigan State University
The MSU football team and Coach Mark Dantonio will take on the Wisconsin Badgers for the annual Homecoming football game. Half-time will feature the Spartan Marching Band, the Homecoming Court, Homecoming Grand Marshal and the MSU Homecoming Parade award winners.
Contact the MSU Ticket Office or call (800) GO-STATE for information on football tickets.
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